Shockingly high prices for some of the items I saw today! And this is coming from a pretty experienced and realistic thrifter. I understand Value Village is a for-profit company; however, you're still getting a deal compared to retail. But the prices here in general seemed MUCH higher than the usual VV's I frequent in Toronto and Mississauga.
They were asking $30 for a Roots hoodie (and another $30 for another Roots crew sweater which I didn't take a picture of). Granted, they go for about $80 new, but this is the highest price I've ever seen a used hoodie go for at a second hand shop. Roots hoodies are a dime a dozen at most thrift stores... And these weren't in excellent condition either.
Another $14.49 for a used fleece maple leafs blanket (toddler sized). And $28.99 for a cheesy "Champion" brand wind breaker with a paint stain that's probably the same price new at Costco. What in the what!?!
Other examples: "Tentree" hoodies here for $15-20. At my local VV they're priced at like, $5-8. No-name Gildan sweatshirts for $10-15. No-name t-shirts we're upwards of $15. An oil stained "aerie" sweatshirt was $11.99.
And when I went to check-out, somehow the price sticker had fallen off a glass knick-knack item I had on my cart. Told cashier that the sticker had accidentally fallen off and disappeared, but I swear it was for $3.49. Wouldn't have put it in my cart otherwise. When she returned and handed back the same item, the sticker read $4.99. Really? *eyeroll* (I understand "popping tags" --- but I had a bunch of items to purchase totalling almost $60. Couldn't have just given it to me for the price I told you it was? Sheesh....)
Some positive things about this location:
*decent linen selection and prices (got a large tablecloth with no stains for $3.99, and another groovy tie-dye round tablecloth for the same price)
*majority of knick-knacks here were reasonably priced... and a quality selection.
*friendly staff. A random employee topped his hat while hauling out merchandise and asked how I was doing. Self-checkout woman was also friendly. read more